About Us

About DeLand Bulldogs Youth Tackle Football and Cheerleading Assoc.   

By-Laws: Our Association By-Laws can be found in the “About Us” Tab. All board meetings are open to the public and are posted on the website calendar.

Who Are We:  The DeLand Bulldogs are a Pop Warner Association dedicated to youth Football and Cheerleading for kids ages 5 to 14. We have five divisions: Tiny Mites, Mighty Mites, 10 U, 12 U, and 14 U. The DeLand Bulldogs organization strives to inspire its young athletes and stresses the importance of scholarship, teamwork, sportsmanship, and citizenship, regardless of race, creed, or national origin. All of our coaches are certified by Pop Warner and have passed a criminal background check to ensure the safety of our young athletes. 

The Organization:  Pop Warner is an International Organization. Pop Warner Super Bowl Games are played at Walt Disney World Sports Complex and nationally televised on ESPN. It is the only recreational youth tackle football program recognized by the NFL. The DeLand Bulldogs are a member of the East CoastConference Pop Warner conference which has 14 football and cheerleading leagues.

Emphasis on Education:  Academics and behavior at school are just as important as a players' performance on the field. The scholastics director will monitor the grades of our athletes and any GPA below a C will be monitored bi-weekly directly from the students teacher. Academics and athletics go hand in hand. We strive to prepare our youth for High School athletics and academics. 

Little Known Facts: 

● Competition in football, cheerleading and dance is governed by a uniform set of rules and regulations.
● Post-Season Region and National Championships are offered in Tackle, Cheerleading and Dance.
● Through it’s partners, Pop Warner provides scholarships to its participants.
● Pop Warner has 40,000+ coaches and one million volunteers, parents and fans that support the program each year.
● Pop Warner volunteers are trained every year to offer the best and safest programs for our participants.
● Pop Warner programs nationwide are required to annually conduct a background check of Coaches, Board of Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers.